Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

A popular spot for visitors to get a view of the valley and mountain ranges
Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear waters are iconic, but this 42,000-acre National Recreation Area offers much more. Explore waterfalls, hike rugged trails, uncover Gold Rush history, and witness the resilience of nature in its post-fire recovery. Adventure awaits at every turn—Whiskeytown is calling!
Map showing location of park.
Whiskeytown firefighter conducting a prescribed burn.
Prescribed Burn to occur near the Visitor Center and East Beach on Saturday
Whiskeytown fire management staff are planning a 225-acre prescribed burn for Saturday, October 26.
Clockwise from top left: Jerry Gordon, Living History Interpreter in front of Camden House. Clear Creek Gorge from Guardian Rock Trail. A Park Ranger and BARK Rangers. Crystal Creek Water Ditch Trail metal flume section.
Nature Hikes, Cemetery Tour, BARK in the Park Hike, and more...
Whiskeytown, CA - Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is delighted to invite the public to the following ranger-led interpretive programs scheduled for this month and next...
A snowy day on top of Shasta Bally
Photo by NPS Matthew Switzer
Crystal clear waters make for good paddling
Photo by NPS Matthew Switzer
An evening kayak tour
Photo by NPS Matthew Switzer
Another way to enjoy the park
Photo by NPS
A Fall Day at Whiskeytown Falls
Photo by Marissa Carlisle
Being on the Top of Shasta Bally
Photo by Marissa Carlisle
A Beautiful Day at Boulder Creek Falls
Photo by NPS Matt Switzer
John F. Kennedy Memorial
Photo by NPS
Glory Hole at Whiskeytown Lake
Photo by NPS
Whiskeytown NRA Visitor Center
Photo by NPS
Whiskeytown NRA Visitor Center Interior
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Western National Parks Store inside the Visitor Center
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The Camden House Located in the Tower House Historic District
Photo by NPS
Levi Tower Gravesite Located in the Tower House Historic District
Photo by NPS
Peltier Bridge Campground
Photo by NPS